What causes psoriasis of the scalp?

Psoriasis occurs when your immune system sends faulty signals to your skin cells and tells them to mature too quickly. ... Scalp psoriasis can cause uncomfortable burning and itching, as well as severe dandruff. Psoriasis can extend beyond the scalp and appear on the forehead, back of the neck, and behind the ears.Feb 2, 2016 read more

Scalp psoriasis itself doesn’t cause hair loss, but scratching a lot or very hard, picking at the scaly spots, harsh treatments, and the stress that goes along with the condition can lead to temporary hair loss. read more

Scalp psoriasis is no different than the condition anywhere else on the body. It is fairly common, and it causes dry, itchy patches to appear on the skin of the scalp. These patches can itch, burn, and be painful if not properly treated. read more

Scalp psoriasis causes raised, scaly red patches that may spread beyond the scalp to the forehead or back of the neck or ears. Read about scalp psoriasis home remedies, treatment, and symptoms, and see pictures. read more